Editi Effiong
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| Born | Editi Effiong |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education | University of Calabar |
| Occupation | Director, Filmwriter [1], Producer |
| Known for | Up North, Fishbone The Black Book[2] [3] |
Editi Effiong is a Nigerian entrepreneur, screenwriter[4], director and producer. He is the founder of Anakle and CEO of Anakle Films.[5] He is known for Up North (2018), Fishbone (2020) Day of Destiny (2021) and The Black Book (2023), the first Nollywood produced film to rank number one on Netflix worldwide [6]. In September 2023, Effiong's Anakle Films released its Netflix acquired movie The Black Book.[7]
Early life and education
Effiong was born on 20 July 1983.[8] He is from Akwa Ibom State, Southern Nigeria. He graduated from University of Calabar where he earned a degree in Environmental Science.[8]
Career
At the start of his professional career, Effiong was the country manager for XEQ Technology and worked as the product manager for Thompson and Grace group before setting up Anakle in 2010 as a digital agency.[9] [10][11] In 2018, he transitioned into filmmaking and debuted his first movie titled Up North [12] under Anakle Films and subsequently released a short film - Fish Bone [13] and a feature movie titled The Black Book in 2023 [14] [15]
In an interview with Adedamola Adedayo of Culture Custodian, Effiong confirmed co-producing another Nollywood movie titled The Set Up which featured actors Adesua Etomi, Dakore Akande and Kehinde Bankole in the lead roles.[16] [17]
Activisim
Effiong was one of the promiment voices during the ENDSARS protests in Nigeria in the year 2020.[18] [19] [20] [21]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
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| 2018 | Up North | Writer |
| 2020 | Fish Bone (Short) | Writer, producer, director |
| 2021 | Day of Destiny | Writer, director |
| 2023 | The Black Book[22] | Writer, producer, director |
References
- ↑ INEMESIT UDODIONG. "How Editi Effiong delivered a global hit with 'The Black Book' [Exclusive]". Pulse. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ↑ Udugba, Anthony. "Nollywood veterans shine in Editi Effiong's Netflix film". Business Day. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ↑ Temiloluwa, Adeyemo. "Everything We Know About Editi Effiong's "The Black Book"". More Branches. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ↑ Okwumbu-Imafidon, Ruth. "How COVID-19 has hit the advertising and entertainment industries – Effiong". Nairametrics.
- ↑ Koroye, Koromone. "Editi Effiong: father, writer, producer and tech bro". Tech Cabal. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ↑ Adeyinka, Ayomitide. "Editi Effiong's The Black Book Reaches New Heights in the American Movie Market". YNaija. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ↑ Ogunjuyigbe, Oluwatosin. "INSIDE EDITI EFFIONG'S MILLION-DOLLAR PLAYBOOK". Ventures Africa. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Celebrating Editi Effiong At 40: Read Heartfelt Notes From His Friends & Familyo". Bella Naija. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ↑ Anudu, Odinaka. "The rise of Editi Effiong's Anakle". Business Day. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- ↑ Chima Nkemdilim. "Editi Effiong – I Learnt to Code to Buy a Pair of Nike Sneakers". Culture Custodian. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
- ↑ Enenaite, Blessing. "Awards not my reason for making films – Editi Effiong". Punch. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ↑ Jayne, Augoye. "British Council screens Nollywood film 'Up North'". Premium Times. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
- ↑ "Editi Effiong's "Fishbone" Is Perfect for Movie Night Watch on BN TV". Bella Naija. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ↑ Gabriela, Silva. "Nigerian 'John Wick' becomes major Netflix hit with tiny budget". Dexerto. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ↑ PRECIOUS 'MAMAZEUS' NWOGU. "Editi Effiong wraps up production for 'The Black Book'". Pulse. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ↑ Adedamola, Adebayo. "INTERVIEW: EDITI EFFIONG DISCUSSES PRODUCTION AND NARRATIVE ORIGINALITY OF "THE BLACK BOOK"". Culture Custodian. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ↑ Chioma, Munachi. "Everything We Know About Editi Effiong's "The Black Book"". Zikoko. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ↑ "NEWS#EndSARS: Highlights of Today's Sitting at the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry". Bella Naija. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- ↑ "COVID-19: Akwa Ibom Entrepreneur Threatens Legal Action Against Governor Udom's Aide Over Defamatory Post". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ↑ "Full Circle! Editi Effiong returns to Primary School to build Computer Lab". Bella Naija. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
- ↑ "I'm not cool with God, says filmmaker Editi Effiong". Bella Naija. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ↑ Nelson C.J. "The Black Book Is Nigeria's First Runaway Netflix Hit". Wired. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
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